Capitol News Illinois is suing Sangamon County and Sangamon County Central Dispatch system after a denial of a Freedom of Information Act request related to a multi-county chase that resulted in the death of a Kansas man last month.… MORE
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Former Illinois Gov. pushing voters to vote ‘yes’ on advisory referendum
If you know anything about Pat Quinn, you know the former governor has to be all over a property tax referendum that is on the Nov. 5 ballot.… MORE
Red Cross says blood donations are “Critically Needed”
By WMBD-TV PEORIA – The American Red Cross is asking for people to help donate blood, platelets and plasma to those affected by recent hurricanes. The Red Cross said in a news release that blood and platelet donations are “critically needed” to help restore their supplies. The recent storms and their aftermath have forced more…… MORE
Illinois to award $27 Million in grants for electric buses to reduce pollution
By WMBD-TV ILLINOIS – In an effort to reduce air pollution caused by public transportation, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is offering up $27 million to some of the state’s transit agencies to buy electric buses. “It’s no secret that transportation is the leading source of climate pollution—and it’s now time to incorporate a cleaner,…… MORE
USDA crop report shows harvest progress in Illinois
There were 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending October 6, 2024.… MORE
Capitol Briefs: Advocates seek support for drug price control board; Raoul files suit against TikTok
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed suit against the social media platform TikTok, alleging the app is harming children.… MORE
Seven ISU protestors plead to misdemeanor trespassing for May 3 Gaza protests
Nonreporting probation and a fine was the sentence for seven people who were charged earlier this year with illegally trespassing on the Illinois State University campus while protesting the war in Gaza.… MORE
Former McLean County jailer receives probation for ‘inappropriate relationship’ with inmate
A woman who used to work at the McLean County Jail has been sentenced to probation for having an “inappropriate relation” with an inmate.… MORE
Annual report shows gains in some areas of gambling may come at others’ expense
Illinois surpassed $2 billion in tax revenue last year from all types of gambling and the state lottery – a record bolstered by continued growth in video gambling, sports betting and the opening of several new casinos.… MORE
Report: Lawyers bully lawyers
An Urbana native who was bullied in high school made bullying her 2003 Miss America platform – and now has supervised a report on bullying in the legal profession. … MORE
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Labor Day – Expanding voting rights for all
By Mike Matejka Because of COVID, there is no Labor Day Parade this year. It’s always a great event for our everyday workers to march proudly down the street and enjoys the festive crowd. If there had been a parade, this year’s Labor Day theme was to be “150 years of struggle: your right to vote.” …
Is federal mobilization the answer?
By Mike Matejka As President Donald Trump threatens to send federal marshals into Chicago, over the objections of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, recall another Illinois Governor who protested the incursion of armed federal personnel into the city. Those federal troops, rather than calming, escalated the situation, leading to deaths and violence. Illinois poet Vachel Lindsay…
In these troubled times, to my fellow white Americans
By Mike Matejka Our nation is at a unique watershed in human relations. African-Americans have been killed too many times in the past before George Floyd, but the response to this man’s death is international and all-encompassing. I was a grade-schooler during the Civil Rights 1960s. I watched Birmingham demonstrators hosed and the Selma – Montgomery…
Workers’ Memorial Day – Remember those whose job took their life
Looking around our community, when we say employer, most will respond to State Farm, Country, or Illinois State University. We too often forget those who are building our roads, serving our food, or our public employees. COVID-19 has made us more aware of the risk. Going to work every day for some people means…